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Companies Act 2013

The Companies Act 2013 is a crucial legislation in India governing the incorporation, functioning, and management of companies. Learn about the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act 2013.

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Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 498 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

Transfer of Member Interest in No Share Capital Company

Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...

May 18, 2026 780 Views 0 comment Print

E-Adjudication & Virtual Hearings Transforming Corporate Governance

Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...

May 16, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...

May 10, 2026 4869 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 17787 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Consultation on Filing Reforms & Simplifying Compliance for Viksit Bharat 2047

Company Law : The initiative addresses inefficiencies in the current filing system and proposes consolidation and automation. It highlights a sh...

April 17, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


In TDS Payment dispute, filing of Sale Deed documents was necessary to prove sale consideration

Income Tax : In a commercial suit regarding specific performance, High Court had allowed a Civil Revision Petition by setting aside the order o...

May 21, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Allows Fresh Reply in NDH-4 Rejection Cases Due to Opportunity of Hearing

Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...

May 16, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...

April 6, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

Writ not entertained since alternative remedy of approaching NCLAT available

Company Law : Bombay High Court held that writ petition cannot be entertained in the face of availability of alternative remedy of approaching t...

April 6, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dismisses Plea as Preference Share Extension Within 20-Year Limit Needs No Approval

Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...

April 3, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2100 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...

May 21, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...

May 21, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


WHERE ‘CARO’ HAS GONE? ( Will new NACAS bring it back?)

October 7, 2014 16054 Views 3 comments Print

Propriety or prudence is a term generally associated with expenditure from public money and audit of government departments and government companies. In the context of Companies, though provisions relating to propriety was absent in the Companies Act, 1956, Sections 227 (1A) and 227 (4A) inserted by the Companies Amendment Act, 1956 required the auditors to inquire into and report upon certain specific questions relating to propriety.

Regular Works For A Private Company Under Companies ACT-2013

October 2, 2014 16202 Views 0 comment Print

Post incorporation requirements are obligations which companies are supposed to fulfill subsequent to incorporation. These include filing of annual returns, change of directors or secretary, change of financial year, alteration in capital, allotment of shares, transfer of shares and change of registered office. Regular Works For A Private Company Under Companies ACT-2013:- 1. BOARD MEETING: […]

Tightening Internal control through companies Act, 2013 An Overview

October 1, 2014 5230 Views 0 comment Print

This paper will emphasize that how the internal control will improve after the enactment of the new Companies Act. It will provide more power in the hands of the shareholder and the government. It is an attempt to focus on the Tightening of the Internal Controls thru the measures below: Self-Regulation, New Mechanism and organizations, Transparency and disclosures

Work to be done after Incorporation of Company

September 30, 2014 43147 Views 12 comments Print

 POST INCORPORATION WORKS   In my earlier article – Incorporation of Companies & Table of Procedure of Incorporation of Company under Companies Act-2013, I explained detailed procedure for incorporation of company. After Incorporation many works are required to be done by companies on time to time. As soon as a company is incorporated, whether public or […]

Can One Person Company (OPC) Have more than one member?

September 26, 2014 16398 Views 11 comments Print

A One Person Company is a Company is a new concept in India ushered in by the Companies Act, 2013 and is similar to ‘Single Member Company’ defined under section 123 of the British Companies Act, 2006. Section 2(62) of The Indian Companies Act 2013 defines a “One Person Company” means a company which has only one person as a member;

MGT-10 is to be certified only by a Company Secretary in Practice

September 25, 2014 4280 Views 0 comment Print

FORM NO. MGT-10 [Pursuant to section 93 of The Companies Act, 2013 and pursuant to rule 13 of The Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014] Changes in shareholding position of promoters and top ten shareholders Download Format of Form MGT- 10

Audit & Auditors related provisions under Companies Act 2013

September 25, 2014 22820 Views 3 comments Print

CA Vivekanand Pote Appointment of Auditors Every company at its first AGM shall appoint auditor (either individual or firm). The auditor shall hold office from the conclusion of that AGM till the conclusion of sixth AGM. And thereafter till the conclusion of every sixth AGM. Proposed auditor shall submit the certificate of eligibility for appointment […]

Changes in E-Forms by MCA dated 21st September, 2014

September 24, 2014 10808 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 21st September, 2014 has updated various E-Forms that are required to be filed under Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there under. The major changes were made pursuant to the amendment to Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2014 which was dated 18th September, 2014.

Corporate Social Responsibility – Companies Act 2013

September 21, 2014 226942 Views 22 comments Print

CA Divyang Gupta Article discusses Corporate Social Responsibility Applicability/ CSR Applicability, Mandatory Expenditure on CSR, Medium of Expenditure on CSR Activity , Activities for CSR Expenditure, Responsibility of Board of Directors related CSR Applicability, Clarification/Other provision w.r.t to expenditure on CSR and Income Tax Deductibility for CSR Expenses. Corporate Social Responsibility With the enactment of […]

Agenda for First Board Meeting Before AGM of Private Limited Companies

September 20, 2014 56024 Views 0 comment Print

ARTICLE FOR BOARD MEETING REQUIRED TO BE HELD BEFORE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANIES. As all of us aware that there are some Resolutions {Mention under Section179(3)} which company required to file with ROC inform MGT-14 within 30 days of passing of resolution. {In my earlier Article mentioned list of Resolution which we require to file with ROC).

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